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Human Capital Growth webinars are designed to put a spotlight on the truth on trending topics. They are based on in depth analyses using scientific evidence. Each session uncovers hidden challenges, missed opportunities, and inaccurate interpretations. The sessions are designed as mini workshops that help our audience rethink their practices and gain clarity on the path forward.

Our Members Only Webinars are designed for participants enrolled in any of the HCG certifications.

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​According to HCG’s 2018 Talent Development benchmark study, 100% of the participating organizations reported using coaching for leadership development. With no widely accepted standards of practice or effectiveness criteria, there is a multiplicity of approaches and not all deliver superior outcomes. In recent years, a number of scientific studies have evaluated the effectiveness of various coaching approaches relative to the outcomes of interest. In this webinar, we will share an evidence-based analysis of coaching practices and share actionable advice for structuring coaching assignments.

​Fifty leading organizations participated in the 2018 HCG Talent Development Benchmark study. In our May webinar we presented the highlights of the results and findings on learning and development practices. In the June webinar we will do a deeper dive of the results, particularly those relating to career management and leadership development practices. View this webinar and leave with ideas for making quantifiable improvements to your talent development practices.

Lack of key skills is among the top three threats facing organizations today. Yet, world over companies spend over $180 billion to address this issue. Absence of information about what works in skill development is leading to a poor ability to manage risks and returns. One sources of guidance that is underutilized but holds great promises comes from scientific research in psychology, neuroscience, and education. Through experiments and surveys these fields are uncovering practices that have quantified evidence, some contributing up to 30% gains in learning outcomes. Yet very few of these practices get utilized in the world of work. The HCG team of scientists and practitioners have combed through the scientific research and industry trends to develop a detailed questionnaire. Over 40 organizations across multiple industries and geographies completed the survey. In our upcoming webinar we will reveal the findings, contrasting trending practices with efficacious practices. Participants will gain unique perspective to make informed decisions about their learning and development investments. You will gain awareness of practices that drive exponential returns verses those with limited efficacy.

​Skill certifications have become a popular tool to create accountability in the learning process and evaluate skill gains. Designing an effective assessment strategy is key to successfully driving accountability but doing so is technically demanding. In this webinar, Dr. Liberty Munson, Microsoft’s principle psychometrician, will provide expert advice to help you design skills certifications like a pro. She will lead us through the processes to design, development, and sustain a certification program. The webinar will cover the strategic role of certifications in building a learning culture and driving accountability in skill acquisition. You will learn how Microsoft uses certifications to ensure role readiness. Whether designing certifications for technical or professional staff, participants will benefit by gaining a clear understanding of the steps required for building and maintaining assessment programs.

​Organizations are being disrupted by digital business models. According to an MIT study, 70% of leaders lack the skills to transform their organization to be digitally enabled. This deficiency puts firms at a significant disadvantage. Digitally mature companies are estimated to be 26% more profitable than their industry competitors. Human Capital Growth has had the privilege of assessing leaders who are at the bleeding edge of digitization or have been champions of digital transformation. In this webinar, we look at the characteristics and the competencies required to lead in the digital age. We will address to what extent these capabilities are similar and different from those needed in the past. Participants will leave with a framework for conceptualizing leadership in the context of a digital business. ​

​For those looking to revamp their performance management process, the big decision may appear to be “should we” or “should we not” continue with performance ratings. Yet this may only be a minuscule element of all that you will need to consider. In this webinar, Gap Inc.’s Rob Ollander-Krane and Anika Briner will share the untold story of what it took to build a better performance management system, one that has sustained changes in the business, a new CEO, and a new CHRO. Learn about the science behind their key decisions and see demonstrations of the elements that have become signature features of the new system.

​This webinar is designed for those involved in the digitization of their learning function. Whether you are transitioning from instructor-led training (ILT) to digital learning or looking to further advance your digital learning capabilities, you will find actionable advice in this webinar. Human Capital Growth has to lead the design and delivery of several digital learning solutions since 2010. By combining evidence-based practices and analytics, HCG has helped clients achieve industry leading completion rates (80%+) and skill acquisition rates (70%+). In this session HCG president, Dr. Shreya Sarkar-Barney will share helpful tips to optimize your digital learning efforts.

Most organizations have persistent challenges in areas related to sourcing talent, leadership, engagement, and diversity to name a few. Existing solutions don’t appear to be delivering the desired results. The HCG team went on a search for science-based answers to the most pressing HR problems talked about in 2017. What we learned should make everyone in HR excited. Scientists are making rapid breakthroughs on some of the most persistent people problems organizations are challenged with. ​

Employee Engagement Surveys: Driver or a Waste of Time?

January 19th, 2017

​In this webinar we will uncover the scientific evidence on employee engagement to address if there are other alternatives with greater promise. Participants will benefit from the critical analysis to assess if their current approach is worth pursuing or require modification.

​Employee Selection Practices for Low Literacy Candidates

September 22nd, 2016

Two of the most important aspects of a selection system are its ability to: (1) streamline the hiring process and (2) identify applicants who are trainable and most likely to perform well on the job. This is no small feat, especially when it comes to high volume jobs such as those prevalent with hourly/non-management roles (e.g., retail, hospitality, food services). Across the globe, these applicants tend to be of lower socioeconomic status and varied in education, skill sets, and primary language. With world-wide estimates of close to 20% of the population being illiterate, we find challenges with primary language literacy, familiarity with computers, and reliable access to the Internet when trying to recruit, hire, and train these candidate

New Approaches to People Analytics: Helping HR Lead with Intelligence

June 16th, 2016

There is growing excitement about people analytics; however, those who have been at it for a while are concerned that analytics efforts are failing to deliver the promised returns. While few question the benefits of investing in HR analytics efforts, most are unsure how they should go about it to derive benefits. During this webinar, we will highlight some of the challenges with traditional analytics efforts and draw attention to an alternative analytics strategy that is more business focused and helps organizations lead with intelligence. Participants will leave with a new framework to jumpstart or redirect their analytics efforts.

Amplifying Leader Development with New Science and Technology

May 12th, 2016

HCG is pleased to invite you to a complimentary webinar that will review the latest advancements on making leader development more accountable, scalable and embedded into leaders’ jobs. Historically, it was extremely expensive and difficult to scale the development of individual leaders who were serious about practicing deliberately on their jobs. Consequently, only senior leaders got individualized coaching for improving their craft.

Employees and managers dislike the performance management process. A plethora of advice has become available for organizations looking to redesign their approach. However, missing are the guiding principles, producing enduring results. View this webinar to make impactful choices when redesigning your performance management process. We offer practical science-based advice for making performance management uplifting. We share tips on how to empower managers and engage employees, while aligning performance.

Boost Your HR Practices with Design Thinking

January 21st, 2016

Starting with uncovering wicked problems, to rapid solution design, and implementation, design thinking offers methodologies that can help HR drive business impact with every interaction. View this webinar to learn about the role of designing thinking and evidence-based talent management in developing tailored solutions to people problems.

Designing a Learning Strategy to Deliver Competitive Advantage

November 19th, 2015

According to a recent Economist survey, 56% of global CEOs believe their firm lacks the right talent. Training budgets in the US grew from 12% in 2013 to 15% in 2014, but few organizations appear to secure a return on investment. Clearly, this points to the need for rethinking learning strategies that drive business results. View this webinar to hear how to use scientific evidence on learning, in designing a learning strategy that enhances individual capability and the collective capacity of a business.

The people needs of the business have changed. According to a recent Deloitte survey, the HR functions at best, earned a 'C' when it comes to delivering business impact. In this session, we present a new model which enables the HR function to deliver greater value to employee and their organizations. View this webinar to learn about the five key skills to embrace the new brave world of HR.

Webinars

Deloitte's Global Talent Management Trends

On demand

​Discussion of some of the emerging trends shaping people management practices across the world, as outlined by Deloitte. These are the topics top of mind among your C-suite leaders and your CHRO. Along with data, you'll hear how leading organizations are addressing their talent management challenges. This session will help you stay up to date and influence these conversations.

Case Study Analysis: More Feet on the Street to Close the Revenue Gap

On demand

From HCG archives, we retrieve our very own client project to demonstrate the power of integrating multiple talent management practices to drive business outcomes. In this case, we jointly analyze how one company, after a series of acquisitions and declining profits, uncovered pressing talent management issues. This session provides an opportunity to develop skills in problem-solving and solution construction.

Achieving Cost-Competitiveness Through Better Talent

Case Study on Workforce Development

On demand

We present a client project to demonstrate the power of integrating multiple talent management practices to drive business outcomes. In this case, we jointly analyze how one company had to align the business strategy and talent strategy to achieve cost-competitiveness and customer excellence. This session provides an opportunity to develop skills in problem-solving and solution construction.

Primer on Evidence-Based Talent Management

On demand

​This webinar will address the rationale behind evidence-based talent management practices and how they contribute to sustained improvements.

Case Study Analysis: Hire 400 Technicians in Two Weeks

On demand

We retrieve a client project to demonstrate the power of integrating multiple talent management practices to drive business outcomes. ​In this case, we jointly analyze how one company, working against a tight deadline, had to staff 400 technicians in two weeks. This session provides an opportunity to develop skills in problem-solving, solution construction, and innovation.

Relevance of Design Thinking in Talent Management

On demand

Starting with uncovering wicked problems, to rapid solution design, and implementation, design thinking offers methodologies that can help talent management professionals drive business impact with every interaction. We bring to this session multiple examples from our work with clients, while discussing the use of design thinking and evidence-based talent management in developing tailored solutions to people problems.

Leading a Conversation on TM with Business Leaders

On demand

​Join this event to test your skills in pitching a talent management solution to a business problem. In this session, we define stakeholders, their needs, and learn to address their requests.

Learning Models and Their Application

On demand

Join this tutorial on Anderson’s Skill Acquisition Model and Gagne’s learning outcomes framework. Mentor will answer questions related to the models and implications for designing learning and development interventions.

The ADDIE model and Its Application for Training Development

On demand

​During this session, we discuss the ADDIE model, using examples and providing guidance on how use it for building interventions. Mentor will answers questions related to the model and will discuss common challenges that learning and development practitioners face when building solutions.